AVP, Human Resources Business Partner; HRBP

Position: AVP, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
* ** Compensation:
*** Consult and advise business partners on effective compensation program and decisions at the unit and individual level.
* Ensure the communication and execution of `pay for performance' and other aspects of our compensation philosophy.
* ** Organization Effectiveness:
*** Maintain business partnership by participating in the business planning and management process and implementing strategies to support major initiatives.
* Implement appropriate change management, manager assimilation, team building and related tools and processes. Assimilate key talent into the organization.
* Assist with the needs assessment and determination of management and leadership training for business areas, in support of the CDAO and Lead HRBP.
* ** Performance Management:
*** Ensure work environments and workplace practices promote a positive employee relations environment free of discrimination, harassment, or any form of unfair or unethical practice.
* Conduct investigations, site assessments, and IDRs (all related forms of complaints) that ensure objective evaluation and resolution of issues.
* Provide management with collaborative consultation on sensitive or complex employee relations issues.
* In support of the CDAO and Lead HRBP, review and monitor performance management process to ensure quality, timeliness and effectiveness for business.
* Provide training and consulting in effective employee performance management practices.
* ** Employee Development/Talent Management:
*** In support of the Business Head/Lead Generalist, continuously assess the business areas talent pool and competencies/readiness so that we execute a 'right person, right job, right time' strategy.
* Ensure the identification and execution of business area's strategies to mitigate the risk of turnover of 'key' talent.
* Provide assistance and support to management in developing an employee population which is diverse.
* Influence the use of tools such as skills assessment/gap analysis in order to better understand organizational talent.
* Deliver HR related training to organization i.e.:
Performance Management, Sexual Harassment, Managing a Diverse Workforce.
* ** Staffing and Recruitment:
*** Ensure we attract qualified and diverse pools of candidates for job openings, utilizing the Talent Acquisition group as appropriate.
* Assist managers in the design of jobs and/or facilitates the identification of core competencies and skill requirements across the business area to ensure consistency.
* Identify staffing trends across business organization which will assist management in addressing appropriate issues.
* ** Work Force Management:
*** Provide supervision and management support to HR staff, as applicable . Direct and oversee the performance and execution of all HR related activities. Facilitate development opportunities for HR staff, as applicable.
* Serve as a confidante, resource and sounding board to HR staff and business managers.
* Provide appropriate feedback and coaching to HR staff, as applicable, and business managers on their style, approach, and effectiveness.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Seasoned human resource professional, typically with ten or more years of experience with most experience preferred in a generalist position.
* College degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, business or other related course of study or equivalent.
* Knowledge of property casualty insurance and technology industry desirable.
* Leadership experience helpful.
* Minimum of eight years related work experience, with experience in a HRBP role.
* Broad knowledge of human resources including organization development, employee relations, performance management, compensation and talent acquisition.
* ** Health Insurance**:
Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
* ** Retirement:
** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward…